Akshit posted an Question
January 03, 2021 • 16:22 pm 30 points
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Do provide general information about johnson dictionary of english language

do provide general information about Johnson dictionary of English language

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    Deb dulal halder Halder best-answer

    Johnson's Dictionary details ... not very relevant. though some preliminary information required

  • Sapare bhavani bai Best Answer

    Johnson's dictionary was prepared at 17 Gough Square, London, an eclectic household, between the years of 1746 and 1755. By 1747 Johnson had written his Plan of a Dictionary of the English Language, which spelled out his intentions and proposed methodology for preparing his document. He clearly saw benefit in drawing from previous efforts, and saw the process as a parallel to legal precedent (possibly influenced by Cowell) Johnson's Plan received the patronage of Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield but not to Johnson's pleasure.Chesterfield did not care about praise, but was instead interested by Johnson's abilities.Seven years after first meeting Johnson to discuss the work, Chesterfield wrote two anonymous essays in The World that recommended the Dictionary. However, Johnson did not appreciate the tone of the essay, and he felt that Chesterfield had not made good on his promise to be the work's patron.

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